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There's connection between SSR's death and my harassment: Tanushree Dutta
Tanushree Dutta claims her harassment linked to Sushant Singh Rajput's demise

There's connection between SSR's death and my harassment: Tanushree Dutta

Jul 26, 2025
11:14 am

What's the story

Tanushree Dutta, who spearheaded India's #MeToo movement in 2018, has once again spoken about the alleged harassment she's been facing for five years. In a recent interview with NDTV, she said that an emotional outburst caught on video was the result of a "long, painful experience." She also claimed that her case is connected to the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

Connection

Connection to Rajput's death

In a shocking revelation, Dutta said she was supposed to work with Rajput, who died by suicide in 2020. "I was supposed to do a film with Sushant Singh Rajput, and it gave me hope that an A-lister was willing to work with me," she said. "But even he died by suicide - and I believe there is a deeper connection between his death and the kind of harassment I've been facing."

Allegations

Dutta details alleged harassment

Dutta detailed a series of alleged manipulations and harassment she has faced. This included changes in her building's security without consent, forced entry into her home, and a maid who allegedly mixed unknown substances into her food. "All of this began after the #MeToo movement," she said.

Claims

'Tampered brakes of my auto in Ujjain'

Dutta also claimed that during a recent spiritual visit to Ujjain, someone had tampered with the brakes of her auto-rickshaw. "I strongly believe there is a deliberate effort to mentally torture me to the point that I either end up like Sushant Singh Rajput - forced into suicide - or go insane like Pooja Mishra," she alleged. Dutta also renewed her allegations against Nana Patekar, whom she had earlier accused of sexual harassment.